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Agnes is an intelligent girl as well as an exceptionally gifted linguist (she's very fond of quote Jane Austin in different languages). Unfortunately her intellect and talents are of no use to a young woman in Regency era England. Her only real role is to be a dutiful daughter, go to dress fittings and society functions, and be a lovely little decoration. Her mother has decided that it's time for 17 year old Agnes to get married. Agnes isn't quite sure what to feel about this, other than overwhelmed. She wants to travel, learn, and use her mind but she also understands that she is supposed to get married, raise a family, and run a household. She's understandable scared about being married and in charge of a home; she has no such experience and shouldn't hope for a socially appropriate love match like her parents had. The handsome Lord Showalter seems quite taken with her, which is quite exciting, but Agnes still feels a bit unsettled. He's pleasant enough but there is something missing that nags at her. She stumbles upon a mystery, maybe a curse or possibly spies, during Showalter's unwrapping party. Events bring Caedmon to her attention. He's a brilliant young man born in the wrong class and will never get credit for his achievements. Together they try to find out what's behind the mummy's curse.

Wrapped is a fun and fast read and Agnes is a great character. She is so intelligent but never allowed to live up to her potential because of her gender. Life is coming at her a bit faster than she can deal with and then it's topped off with the mummy mystery that both intrigues and frightens her. I especially liked that she had every intention of telling her father and getting help but then gets angry with her family and decides to "show them"/punish them by haring off on her own. While a fluffy read, Agnes came across as a relatable and realistic 17 year old. The romance was light and moved quickly but Caedmon was a great match for her. He's also held back by society and his intelligence and abilities are hindered by his low social status. While they seem so different, they are actually very similar. Bradbury peppers her story with Agnes' witty observations, entertaining Jane Austin references, and society's irritating views of "the weaker sex". This last, in particularl, underscores just how much of herself Agnes must deny because of women's place in society. Bradbury also does an excellent job of introducing and explaining the ancient Egyptian aspect of the story without overloading the reader. She tries to convey the large scale of the Egyptian temples and statues which I don't think is something most people realize. We all know that the pyramids are huge, but the ancient Egyptians did everything big. The ending leaves room for sequels but I don't believe this is the start of a new series. It's a shame, though, I would love to read more about Agnes and Caedmon.

This book reminded me a lot of Zylpha Keatley Snider's The Egypt Game, an old favorite of mine, and might be why I enjoyed Wrapped so much. The mix of British and Egyptian history, curses and spies, and an relatable heroin sucked me right in. It's not a story that will stick with you forever, but every time you see it on the shelf you'll think, "Oh, that was a fun story." Wrapped is a good choice for those days when you want something a little bit different, fun, fast, and engrossing.

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Wrapped Jennifer Bradbury 9781416990079 Books Reviews

Picture Y.S. Lee's The Agency A Spy in the House at a tea party with Marissa Doyle's Bewitching Season and a couple of R.L. LeFever's Theodosia books. Be sure to add a mummy as the table's centerpiece, and you're in business with Jennifer Bradbury's new outing.

Did you know that in the 1800's, when Great Britain was fascinated by all things Egyptian, wealthy collectors used to hold mummy unwrapping parties? I'm not sure if that's the specific fact that inspired this book, but it certainly makes for a terrific story starter our tale begins with the intrepid (well, bored) Agnes Wilkins attending a mummy unwrapping at the home of her soon-to-be betrothed, Lord Showalter.

Each of the guests who helps unwrap the mummy is allowed to keep any trinkets he or she finds in the wrappings. Agnes doesn't admit she has found a small amulet, and when Lord Showalter announces in some agitation that this is the wrong mummy, she is too embarrassed to return the small metal dog's head.

Then the guests who have participated in the unwrapping have their homes burglarized or are attacked, and Agnes turns sleuth. Is there really a mummy's curse, or is this an all-too-human plot of the nefarious Napoleonic variety?

Either way, Agnes finds she would rather spend time investigating the mystery with the help of a touchy, clever assistant curator at the British Museum than flirt with Lord Showalter, who seems to have secrets of his own. But Agnes and Caedmon find themselves in peril of their lives...

Throw in a secret society or two and the secret codes to match. Be sure and make Agnes a linguistics specialist, the daughter of England's chief spymaster. Yes, it's all a bit campy, but it's also fun!

If you liked any of the books I listed above, let alone Stephanie Burgis's Kat, Incorrigible, you'll probably enjoy Bradbury's novel. Wrapped is fairly predictable, a lighthearted adventure, a mystery and a spy story. There is a touch of romance, not to mention a hint of the paranormal. The author has left room for a sequel, with spying playing a prominent role. And she has kindly added an author's note explaining about the mummy unwrapping parties and spies of the Napoleonic era.

I suggest you unwrap this book!

Note for Worried Parents This one is wholesome enough for middle grades, though it's being marketed to a Young Adult audience. I think 10- to 14-year-old girls would like it.
Agnes is an intelligent girl as well as an exceptionally gifted linguist (she's very fond of quote Jane Austin in different languages). Unfortunately her intellect and talents are of no use to a young woman in Regency era England. Her only real role is to be a dutiful daughter, go to dress fittings and society functions, and be a lovely little decoration. Her mother has decided that it's time for 17 year old Agnes to get married. Agnes isn't quite sure what to feel about this, other than overwhelmed. She wants to travel, learn, and use her mind but she also understands that she is supposed to get married, raise a family, and run a household. She's understandable scared about being married and in charge of a home; she has no such experience and shouldn't hope for a socially appropriate love match like her parents had. The handsome Lord Showalter seems quite taken with her, which is quite exciting, but Agnes still feels a bit unsettled. He's pleasant enough but there is something missing that nags at her. She stumbles upon a mystery, maybe a curse or possibly spies, during Showalter's unwrapping party. Events bring Caedmon to her attention. He's a brilliant young man born in the wrong class and will never get credit for his achievements. Together they try to find out what's behind the mummy's curse.

Wrapped is a fun and fast read and Agnes is a great character. She is so intelligent but never allowed to live up to her potential because of her gender. Life is coming at her a bit faster than she can deal with and then it's topped off with the mummy mystery that both intrigues and frightens her. I especially liked that she had every intention of telling her father and getting help but then gets angry with her family and decides to "show them"/punish them by haring off on her own. While a fluffy read, Agnes came across as a relatable and realistic 17 year old. The romance was light and moved quickly but Caedmon was a great match for her. He's also held back by society and his intelligence and abilities are hindered by his low social status. While they seem so different, they are actually very similar. Bradbury peppers her story with Agnes' witty observations, entertaining Jane Austin references, and society's irritating views of "the weaker sex". This last, in particularl, underscores just how much of herself Agnes must deny because of women's place in society. Bradbury also does an excellent job of introducing and explaining the ancient Egyptian aspect of the story without overloading the reader. She tries to convey the large scale of the Egyptian temples and statues which I don't think is something most people realize. We all know that the pyramids are huge, but the ancient Egyptians did everything big. The ending leaves room for sequels but I don't believe this is the start of a new series. It's a shame, though, I would love to read more about Agnes and Caedmon.

This book reminded me a lot of Zylpha Keatley Snider's The Egypt Game, an old favorite of mine, and might be why I enjoyed Wrapped so much. The mix of British and Egyptian history, curses and spies, and an relatable heroin sucked me right in. It's not a story that will stick with you forever, but every time you see it on the shelf you'll think, "Oh, that was a fun story." Wrapped is a good choice for those days when you want something a little bit different, fun, fast, and engrossing.

Featured at an Abundance of Books, read full review here - [...]